INCOME TAX11 Sept 2026
PPF: Here's how much investment of ₹2,000 per month earns you — Even 5 years’ delay can impact your total corpus | Mint
The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is a government-backed savings scheme with a 15-year lock-in. A steady ₹2,000 a month can grow past ₹1 crore if you stay invested for decades. But starting late costs you: delay by five years, and you would need about ₹2,900 a month to reach a similar corpus. So begin early, even for your child.
Key Statutory Highlights
- PPF is a government-backed savings scheme launched in 1986 with a 15-year lock-in period.
- Investing ₹2,000 per month can build a corpus exceeding ₹1 crore over the long run.
- Delaying your start by five years means you would need to invest ₹2,900 per month instead.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you can, open a PPF account early at a post office or bank using the application form, photo and KYC documents, and keep your monthly contribution steady. Review your own timeline and target before assuming any final corpus.
Statutory Disclaimer: TaxQue Shorts are AI-assisted editorial briefs for compliance awareness. This brief has not passed every source check; confirm the original notification before acting. This does not constitute formal legal or CA counsel.
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